Last year Utah made headlines by introducing a bill that lowered DUI charges to include drivers who were driving with a .05 percent Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) level or higher. This law goes into effect later this year.This has re-ignited the argument around BAC and...
Month: April 2018
Seasonal allergies and motor vehicle wrecks
Most drivers are aware that many different factors can play a role in a crash, such as drowsy driving, the use of intoxicating substances, weather conditions, and the recklessness of others. However, there are certain risk factors that may be overlooked, even by...
“Nesting” back in public spotlight
In divorce, establishing where the children will live is often one of the hardest issues to resolve.During the economic downturn, when home values plummeted, some parents got creative by "nesting." In this arrangement children remain in the family home full-time while...
Work-related traffic injuries
Accidents involving traffic occur in a plethora of ways, from drunk driving crashes on suburban roads to motorcycle collisions on the freeway. However, some people are also injured or lose their lives while driving or riding in a vehicle as part of their job...
“Cannabis Conversation” reveals driver attitudes toward marijuana
We warn drivers from an early age not to drink and get behind the wheel. Ahead of prom season, for example, many high schools put on demonstrations about the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol. While drinking and driving is still a major cause of...
Can nighttime glare cause an accident?
There are a myriad of risk factors associated with traffic crashes, such as ice on the roads, speeding, and the use of a cell phone behind the wheel. However, other accident causes pose serious risks even though they are often not given as much attention. For example,...
Distracted driving may be worse than anyone realized
We have all heard the public service announcements about distracted driving. Yet despite the focus placed on preventing texting and driving, it appears that people may be on their phones more than ever.According to a 100-billion mile data study compiled by Zendrive, a...
Tips for handling the family dog in divorce
Think the family pet can't cause issues in divorce? When researchers at Georgia Regents University asked hundreds of people who they would save if given the choice between a dog or a human, nearly half (40 percent) said they would save their pet over the life of a...
ATVs and crashes on public roads
When many people think of ATVs, they picture an off-road environment. While it is true that these types of vehicles are most frequently used for such purposes, whether the driver is working on a farm, hunting, or exploring the wilderness, there are times when some ATV...